Jaycee’s Sunrise Senior Portrait Session at Navarre Beach


Sometimes the weather changes our plans, but that does not mean the new plan cannot turn out even better! Jaycee Rice, a beautiful senior graduating in 2027, originally planned to have her senior portraits taken at sunset. Unfortunately, a thunderstorm forced us to postpone the session. Instead of waiting for another evening, we met the following morning for a sunrise senior session at Navarre Beach, Florida—and I absolutely love how her pictures turned out!


Jaycee is also the stepsister of Sara Wiley, whom I photographed in June 2026. It is always special when a family returns and trusts me to photograph another important milestone. Jaycee is absolutely gorgeous, and the soft morning light at Navarre Beach was perfect for her.

Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting barefoot on wooden beach stairs in sunny outdoor setting.
Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting barefoot on wooden beach stairs in sunny outdoor setting.

Cap and Gown Pictures at Navarre Beach


Jaycee began her session wearing a beautiful white babydoll dress, which looked perfect beneath her bright royal-blue cap and gown. We used several different backgrounds near the Navarre Beach Fishing Pier, including the wooden walkways, the pier, the dunes, and the shoreline.


We were even lucky enough to find a large piece of driftwood on the beach, giving us another gorgeous setting for her senior portraits. I love finding little surprises like this during a session because they add variety and make each gallery feel completely unique.


While we were photographing near the pier, we also got to watch a pod of dolphins attempting to steal bait from the fishermen. It was so much fun to watch, especially when the fishermen carefully pulled up their fishing gear to avoid hurting the dolphins. It was one of those memorable Navarre Beach moments that made an already special morning even better.

Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting barefoot on sandy beach dunes with sea grass on a sunny day.
Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting on sandy beach dunes with sea grass, enjoying a sunny day.
Blonde woman in white sundress sitting on driftwood on a white sand beach.
Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting on sandy beach dunes with sea grass in background.
Woman in white sundress sitting on driftwood at a sunny beach, blonde hair flowing, barefoot on white sand.
Smiling blonde woman in white flowy mini dress standing in shallow water near a pier on a sunny day.

A Quick Break and an Outfit Change


Sunrise sessions may begin early, but Florida mornings can heat up very quickly! After finishing near the pier, we took a much-needed break. We all climbed into our cars, turned the air conditioning on high, and cooled down while Jaycee changed into her second outfit.


Once everyone was refreshed, we headed to the eastern side of Navarre Beach and started again. The new location gave us even more beautiful backgrounds and an entirely different look for the second half of her gallery.


We included Jaycee’s family in a few portraits and recreated some of the special senior picture ideas she had found on Pinterest. I always enjoy when seniors bring inspiration to their sessions. It helps me understand what they love while still allowing us to create photographs that feel personal and original.

A man and two blonde women smile together on a sunny beach with white sand dunes and sea oats in the background.
Young blonde woman in a light yellow dress smiling outdoors on a sunny beach path.
Smiling blonde woman in white dress sitting on sandy beach dunes with sea oats on a sunny day.

Senior Photography at Navarre Beach, Florida


I have been asked to photograph quite a few senior sessions lately, and I am truly enjoying them. Between the outfit changes, traditional portraits, candid moments, cap and gown pictures, and family photographs, senior sessions create such beautiful and versatile galleries.


Of course, I once again took far too many photographs—but with Jaycee, the gorgeous sunrise light, and so many beautiful locations around Navarre Beach, it was nearly impossible to stop! I think Jaycee and her family are going to be very happy with her finished gallery.


Congratulations, Jaycee, Class of 2027! I cannot wait for you to see the rest of your senior pictures!

Smiling graduate in blue cap and gown over white dress standing barefoot on beach shoreline.
Smiling blonde graduate in white dress and blue cap and gown posing barefoot on a sunny beach near a pier.
A joyful graduate in a blue gown tosses her cap on a beach, celebrating her achievement by the ocean.
Blonde woman in royal blue graduation gown standing near a pier by the water, viewed from behind.
Smiling blonde graduate in royal blue cap and gown standing in ocean waves wearing white dress.
Blonde woman in white sundress holding blue fabric at the ocean's edge, smiling at camera on a beach.
Smiling blonde woman in yellow sundress sitting on white sand beach with turquoise ocean waves in background.
Smiling blonde woman in yellow dress posing with driftwood on a sunny white sand beach.
Blonde woman in white sundress sitting on weathered beach stairs surrounded by sand dunes.
Blonde woman in white mini dress posing on sandy beach with clear sky background.
Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting on sandy beach dunes with sea grass in background.
Blonde woman in white mini dress posing on driftwood on a bright sandy beach.
Blonde woman in white sundress sitting on driftwood log at sandy beach on sunny day.
A blonde woman in a white off-shoulder dress sits barefoot on rocks near a serene beach.
Smiling blonde woman in white sundress sitting on driftwood at the beach.
Smiling blonde woman in a white sundress leaning against a concrete pillar outdoors on a sunny day.
Young blonde woman in a white mini sundress leaning against a concrete wall near the beach on a sunny day.
Young blonde woman in white sundress smiling at beach pier.
Smiling blonde woman in white v-neck mini dress posing near pier on sunny beach.
Smiling blonde woman in white dress holding blue graduation cap wading in ocean water.
Smiling blonde graduate in blue cap and gown splashing in ocean waves at beach.
Smiling graduate in blue cap and gown over white dress standing barefoot on beach near pier.
Smiling graduate in blue cap and gown over white dress standing barefoot on a sandy beach with ocean waves.
Woman in blue graduation gown tossing cap on beach, wearing white dress, celebrating by the ocean.
Blonde woman in white dress holding blue scarf wading in ocean waves on a sunny beach.
Smiling blonde woman in white mini dress walking barefoot on sandy beach on sunny day.
Blonde woman in cream halter dress smiling over shoulder on sunny white sand beach.
Smiling blonde woman in a light yellow halter dress posing on a sunny beach boardwalk.
Blonde woman in a backless yellow maxi dress posing confidently on a bright beach path.
Smiling couple posing together on sandy beach dunes.
A couple poses together on a sandy beach, woman in white dress leaning on mans shoulder, wearing blue polo shirt.
Happy couple posing together on white sand beach dunes with sea oats.
Smiling middle-aged couple standing together on sandy beach with sea oats behind them.
Blonde woman in cream halter dress standing on sandy beach dunes.
Blonde woman in cream halter dress standing barefoot on sandy beach dunes on sunny day.
Blonde woman in yellow wrap dress sitting among sea oats on white sand dunes.
Blonde woman in cream dress sitting on beach sand dunes.
Blonde woman in patterned halter dress sitting on beach sand dunes.
Blonde woman in white dress sitting on sandy beach dunes with sea grass in bright sunlight.
Blonde woman in cream sundress laughing while sitting in sandy beach dunes with sea grass.
Blonde woman in white backless dress standing in shallow ocean water on a tropical beach.
Smiling blonde woman in yellow dress sitting on white sand beach with turquoise ocean behind her.
Blonde woman in a yellow sundress sitting barefoot on white sand at a sunny beach.
Smiling blonde woman in yellow sundress sitting on white sand beach with turquoise ocean waves in background.
Blonde woman in yellow dress sitting on white sandy beach.
Blonde woman lying on sandy beach shore with heart drawn in sand.
Smiling blonde woman in yellow dress leaning on driftwood on beach.
Smiling blonde woman leaning on driftwood on sunny beach.